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As Hurricane Maria moves closer to Dare County, winds will reach tropical force later today and remain through early Thursday. Extended periods of high winds will lead to ocean overwash and soundside flooding. The National Hurricane Center has issued a Storm Surge Warning for the southernmost villages of Hatteras Island, including Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Village. Motorists should proceed with caution, drive slowly through standing water, and stay off Highway 12 during periods of high tide. All areas of Dare County are experiencing dangerous surf and rip currents that will remain through the week. Stay out of the water - conditions are unsafe for even the most experienced swimmers. ... See MoreSee Less

Dare County residents and visitors north of Oregon Inlet should make any last minute storm preparations as soon as possible. Remain vigilant by monitoring updated weather forecasts and warnings. Once tropical storm conditions reach the area on Tuesday, limit travel as much as possible and remain indoors.

In addition, a Storm Surge Watch remains in effect for portions of Dare County. Storm surge flooding will lead to ocean overwash along areas of Highway 12 prone to flooding. As roadways accumulate sand and water, motorists should proceed with caution, drive slowly through standing water, and stay off Highway 12 during periods of high tide. Again, avoidtravel if possible.

Storm surge flooding is also expected to lead to soundside flooding, particularly in the southernmost villages of HatterasIsland.

The large ocean swells that are already occurring will continue to build, causing dangerous surf and rip currents most of the week. Stay out of the water – conditions are unsafe for even the most experienced swimmers.

For more information, please monitor information from the National Weather Service www.weather.gov/mhx.

A perfect first day of autumn on the Duck Boardwalk last Friday! Thanks to Jack and Maggie Peretto for talking with us a few minutes about their outing. They are watching warblers who are migrating to South America. Maggie is President of the Hartford Audubon Society, Inc. She told us about the eBird app that shows the Duck Boardwalk as a Hotspot where multiple birders can enter data into the same shared location. Have you used eBird before? ... See MoreSee Less